No two days are ever the same as a full time professional pet sitter. I made a Day in the Life of a Pet Sitter video a few months ago showing what a busy day of back to back drop-in visits is like, here is another video showing a usual day of pet sitting and managing a team of pet sitters looks like.
Here is my first Day in the Life video: https://badtothebonepetcare.com/dayinthelife/
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Plant City, Turkey Creek, Sydney
Boston Terrier :Mr Harley Bones Kitty :Daisy and a Rabbit Clover /Bunbun
Alaska / Central Florida /Plant City home of the Strawberries
Full time mom
Hummingbird . Quick , colorful and bring excitement and joy when you see one
I only take the stairs , no elevators for me
Bartending Certificate
We won Best of Central Florida 2023 for Pet Care 🩷🐾🐶 I helped open the first Starbucks in Daly City, CA , right outside of San Francisco in 1999 and managed it for a year. From putting shelves together ,building displays and training staff . It was such a great experience.
South Tampa, Riverview, Brandon, Lithia, Fishhawk, Alafia
3 senior chihuahuas all rescues
Alaska. Finished with the army and came to help build a new foundation for my family.
Manager of comfy camping experience, fill-in mobile grooming assistance.
Eagle to fly high, be majestic, and to be a protector when need to be.
I am also known for being a hostess with the mostest rocking some themed out craft parties.
Pharmacy technician, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, us army helicopter mechanic.
My attention to detail and hard work has gotten me recognized and awarded at all prior hospital employment.
North Lakeland
An 11 year-old lab dalmation mix named Lucy and a 7 year-old chihuahua chinese crested mix named Max.
Moved to Lakeland when spouse retired.
My own dog because they are spoiled rotten!
I used to run marathons and half marathons.
A.A., B.S., M.B.A. and I am a Certified Professional (Medical) Coder
I'm pretty good at making people laugh.
Oakleaf
I am currently owned by our two rescues, a Lab mix (our beautiful Whiskey dog), and a scrappy chihuahua named Buffy. She can slay anything smaller than an olive.
I was born in Idaho, but I’ve lived I CA, MA, ME, AL, MD, TX, VA, and my hubby’s job brought us to JAX. That, and the beach!! When is it going to snow?!
I’m retired. My family and my pets are my passion!
The truth is, I’m happy being a human. I have the privilege of having my relationships with my fellow humans, plus the amazing opportunity of bonding with virtually any other kind of animal. But if I had to choose, I’d love to be a cockatoo. I love the funny little guys! They can fly, and they can make friends with other animals.
I was born the evening the Beatles played on the Ed Sullivan show. My mother never held it against me that she missed it. ❤️
I was educated at the University of Alabama, and I have taken my First Responder certification. Two-legged kind!
I was a National Merit Semifinalist, but I never wanted to be a doctor or lawyer. I wanted to be the best mother to my fabulous twins, and to our parade of pets.
Orange Park, Fleming Island, Lakeshore, Ortega
Augustine (Auggy) is a 4 year old Black Labrador Retriever/ Border Colie and she is my running partner. Savannah is 13 years old and she’s my baby. She has traveled the world with me. From Hawaii, to Japan and all the way to Florida via Seattle. She also became insulin dependent 3 years ago.
Texas and my husband is Active Duty Navy.
I’m a Fitness Instructor with Crunch fitness.
I would choose to be a dolphin. Dolphins are highly intelligent, social animals known for their playful behavior and strong sense of community. They live in the ocean, which offers a vast and diverse environment to explore. Additionally, their communication skills and problem-solving abilities make them fascinating creatures.
I have climbed Mt Fuji. I went sky diving in Hawaii.
I have a Bachelor’s in Criminal Histoce and a Masters in Marriage, Family, Child Therapy.
I’ve been told I take great pictures.
Middleburg, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Oakleaf
I have 5 dogs and 4 cats. My soul dog is Bo, my 7 year old black great dane and then I have another great dane and bully mix that I rescued from Safe Animal Shelter, as well as a pitbull/chihuahua and a dachshund!
I am born and raised in Middleburg, FL.
I recently started my own business which is K9Kutz Mobile Grooming which is what I do other than pet sitting.
I would be an Opossum because they might look intimidating but they’re actually very sweet and docile. I’ve raised many and they’re the cutest things!
I love the car community and I attend a bunch of car shows and car meets in Jacksonville. I have a 350z that I am currently rebuilding.
I am currently in college for my Bachelors in Business and I did about 2 years of college for vet med.
I’m known for always being there for people when they need help or someone to talk to in tough times.
East Arlington
I have a mini doodle named Jax, and a cat named Neptune. They are both Jacksonville natives, so I thought their names were fitting!
Southaven/Memphis - New start!
I also work at a wonderful orthodontic practice here in Jacksonville! I am a very clinical, hands-on assistant under the orthodontist. The days I am not dog-walking or pet-sitting my pup/cat clients, I am working on patients’ braces, creating beautiful and straight smiles!
I’m not exactly sure what particular animal I’d be, but I have always dreamed of being able to fly next to geese and soar with the eagles.
I often think of myself as an older soul. I’ve always wanted to be able to live as an adult in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s (before smart phones and social media!) I also wish I could have been able to see Elvis in concert.
CPR certified
Downtown Jacksonville, Springfield, San Marco, Avondale, Riverside, Brooklyn, Murray Hill, Ortega.
Oreo, my 10 year old American shorthair is a social butterfly who loves to cuddle and little spoon me to death. And bourbon cocktails.
I was born and raised in Savannah, Ga. I moved to to Jax in 2016 with my awesome ex wife.
I’m entertainment editor at Breitbart News Network.
Seagull.
I get my toenails painted to match the holiday of the month. They are currently red, white, and, blue!
I studied editing, writing, and media at Florida State University.
I’ve made a lot of bestsellers lists. Crazy, I know.
San Marco, Mandarin, Lakewood
Cats. I have several kitty cats; many were acquired as foster “failures” or abandoned by their owners. They are my “kids” and they make me smile every day!
I am from Cherry Hill, NJ. I sold my childhood home and moved here to Jax, where two sisters and their husbands live. The rest of my family still resides in NJ.
I also do a courier run weekday mornings for eyeglass deliveries. It meshes well, schedule-wise, with my Petsitting assignments.
A bird—seagull or songbird. I would love being able to soar above land and view the world from way up high in peace and quiet.
I love to laugh. If you say or do something funny, and it tickles my funny bone, I will ask you to say or do it over & over, so that I can keep laughing!!!! I love Scrabble, game shows Password, and old shows from my teen years, The Waltons and The Brady Bunch—-nostalgic, poignant, funny, memorable, and meaningful.
I graduated way back in 1983 from Stockton State College (which has since turned into Stockton University). I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. At other times of my life, I studied Court Reporting and Medical Coding.
My family acknowledges me for having cared for our elderly mom during her latter years, which allowed her to remain in our family home until she passed away and not have to move to a nursing facility. For me, it was an honor to have spent those years with her. Very poignant. My family also acknowledges me as the animal rescuer and also for being skilled in hospitality and gardening.
Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Goodby's, Durbin Park
Dogs, cats, donkey, horse, chickens, you name it and the Flockery Farm probably has it! I live on a small hobby farm and we have lots of animals!
I have been born and raised here my whole life! Grew up in San Marco, did two years of college in Panama City and then came back!
I am a barnhand at my aunt and uncles horse farm! I care for 20-26 horses on average. I love it!
Definitely a horse, being part of the heard dynamic and getting to run free on the plains. That sounds like a wonderful free life to me.
I never say no to rescuing an animal in need. I’ve been known to bring home everything from injured kittens to sick ducks to help rehab them back.
I have my AA from Gulf Coast State College! I also am certified in Basic Life Support, First Aid, and CPR for both kids and adults!
I was homeschooled so I was always number one in my class! I also graduated a year early at 17!
Lakewood, San Marco, North Mandarin, Baymeadows
2 cats, Cheech is an 8 year old Tabby, Lydia is a 3 year old black cat and they're best friends
Cape Cod MA, my grandparents retired here so my mom and I came down to live with them. 27 years later I'm still here!
I'm a Makeup Artist & Esthetician, I own Luna Aesthetics.
When I was a kid when everyone would pick a superpower I always wished that I had the ability to turn into any animal. I would probably have to say Dolphin because I love swimming, they're intelligent, they're protectors, and most importantly, it would be so much FUN!
I love music as much as I love animals and makeup, bit of a music nerd lol.
I'm a Licensed Esthetician, graduated from North Florida Institute which is now called Fortis.
I won the cover of the Premier Bridal magazine last year, I've worked on TV/Commercials, Fashion Shows, Weddings, etc. It's the most fun! I love making people feel beautiful.
Orange Park, Oakleaf, Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, Ortega
I have a 4 yr German shepherd and she is obessed with a ball and me. I also have a 7yr border collie/ German shepherd and he is my Velcro dog lol when I move he moves.
Raised in Jax since I was 3 months old.
I work with animals all day everyday, but I also work at Pet Paradise.
I would be a tiger. They are fast, beautiful, powerful, and full of courage. I also have a tiger tattoo, and Tigger was my favorite from Winnie the Pooh growing up.
I used to love to roller skate, and would love to get back into that again.
I graduated from massage therapy school when I was 19, I am pet cpr certified.
I’ve been employee of the month numerous times for my overachieving attitude, I also make the best cookies you will ever eat.
San Marco
Cats, 5, all feral rescues. Four girls and one boy. My sweet furry babies!
Moved to Jacksonville FL 5 years ago with my job.
Full time role at Freight Forwarding Logistics company.
A Dragon! Having a horde of shiny goodies would be awesome.
Studied JKD, Kali Escrima, BJJ, Silat, Wing Chun for self defense.
Certified situational sales negotiator.
Awesome Gluten Free/Dairy Free recipe creations and cooking.
Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park
I have a chihuahua named Logan, a kitty named Nala and a rabbit named Junior. I recently lost my very loved kitty named Shenzi, I miss her every day! They are all the light of my life and the reason I work so hard. ♥️😸🐶🐾
I'm from Denver, Colorado! I moved to Florida 11 years ago for a change and have lived in Sarasota, Miami and now Jacksonville.
I own a Virtual Assistant business where I do administrative work for other pet care companies across the US.
I would be a very spoiled cat, and get treated like royalty every day!
I love going to concerts!
The only other thing I'm good at besides pet care is singing! I was accepted into Berklee College of Music in Boston.
I've sang for assisted living and retirement homes and I'd love to get back into that. They always loved me and my music!
San Marco, Springfield, Riverside.
At the moment I do not have any pets but I’d like to adopt a dog soon!
Originally born in Decatur, Georgia but moved to England when I was 12 and after finishing Emmy education there I wanted to live close to Georgia for family but also at the beach.
I currently work at Gemma Fish & Oyster in San Marco as a front of house support staff.
A bald eagle so I don’t have to pay for gas anymore.
I can cook a mean teriyaki salmon with rice.
I have a bachelor’s degree in software engineering for business from university of west England.
I participated in a university led boxing charity event match in October 2022.
Mandarin
8lb chihuahua 🥰. And she is precious.
Born and raised in NJ. Then Tampa in ‘95. And Jax a couple years later.
Yes, I have a full time job in the non-profit industry helping veterans and shelter dogs ❤️
I would come back as my own pet, lol.
If you put me, another person, and an animal in the same room …. I’m heading for the animal. 👍
I went to college but not for my current field. I figured out that my passion was to serve others and help those in need .. including animals ❤️
I always try to do my best, no matter what it is. But I can’t think of anything off the top of my head.
Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra
Freddy the Fish! We are embracing a new season of life as empty nesters and thoroughly enjoying our travels. Recently relocating from Louisiana to Jax Beach, we now reside in a cozy beachfront condo. While we wait to find a permanent home, we're holding off on getting furbabies, but we take joy in spoiling Freddy with organic fish food and creating fun aquascapes.
Shreveport, Louisiana My husband's work promotion brought us to Jacksonville in January 2024.
Wedding Coordinator. I enjoy being a wedding coordinator because I love orchestrating the perfect blend of joy, romance, and logistics to create unforgettable moments for couples on one of the most special days of their lives.
It would be cool to be a koala bear because I could spend most of my time lounging in eucalyptus trees, enjoying their leaves, and napping up to 18 hours a day without a care. Plus, being adored for my fluffy appearance and gentle demeanor would definitely be a bonus!
I love to plan vacations for friends and family
Paralegal Certificate; Notary Public; and CASA Certified (Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in Foster Care)
Yard of the Month
San Jose
I am petless at the moment, this allows me for more opportunities to help other pet parents with their furbabies.
Boston, cold weather was effecting my fathers heart so we had to move to warmer weather.
I run my non profit foundation called Pet It Forward Foundation.
A bird, I would love to fly and see the world from above without the fear of being in a plane lol
Breast Cancer Survivor 2008
General pet training certificate, Modeling certificate from John casablanca's.
Having my cleaning business, The Cleaning Critters for over 30 years.
Southside, Baymeadows, Deercreek
I have one dog named Ranger! He's a mutt mostly mixed with Belgian Malinois - he is very high energy but knows how to turn it off luckily. I adopted him from a humane society when he was a puppy about 3 years ago!
I grew up in Washington State! I moved to San Diego for college where I met my now husband which is what lead me to Jacksonville!
Bad to the Bone is my only job right now as I transition to a college in Florida!
I would love to be a salmon in the Pacific Northwest! Growing up I learned about all the infrastructure that was put in place to assist salmon during migration periods and would find that so cool to experience. Besides that, I would enjoy being a fish as I love the ocean and swimming!
I have my motorcycle license but have never owned a motorcycle.
I am nearly complete in a degree for Mechanical engineering! When I first started college I worked some security type jobs - I have a number of certifications in crisis intervention, security authorities, interviewing & investigations, along with drug overdose/medical responses.
While attending my previous college, San Diego State University, I was awarded an internship from the National Science foundation from my academic accomplishments! I was so lucky to work with the Department of the Navy through this and learned so much regarding robotics!
Southside
2 dogs- One is a red nosed pit bull named Freya. She is super sweet but big and hyper or as we say she is very "aggressive with her love". Also my daughter's dog is a beagle mix named Lil Deggy. We have 3 cats. One tuxedo kitty named Bocephus or BoCat for short, a black and white cat named George. They are my old men and then I have a Ginger kitty name Punkin.
Born in raised here in Jacksonville.
Hmm.. that so hard. My absolute favorite animal is Manatees. My dad got me into them at a very young age when we adopted one but if I had to choose one to be maybe a cat. They are just smart, spiritual, and independent little beings. They are very agile, sleep when they want, and pretty much just do whatever they want without caring what we have to say about it 😄I
I would love to do animal massage and energy work in the future. I am very intuitive in these areas and have spent many years working on people but I would love to work with animals one day.
Massage Therapy license
I was known for being the reflexology queen at my old job when I still did massage. I guess I was the best.
Southside
I have three dogs: Nala- yellow lab mix, Scout-German Shepherd, Olive- Shepherd mix. I also have 6 chickens all with egg-cellent chicken names.
I grew up in Ohio and moved down here I graduated college. I was scouted by DCPS to come teach here in Jax!
I am an elementary school teacher. I’ve taught here since 2007. I also waitress.
I’d be a dolphin. They are one of the smartest species on the planet. They also eat 33 lbs of fish a day, and I love seafood. Not only that, but they have the ability to rest one hemisphere of their brain for short periods, which allows them to keep swimming, breathing, and eating, all while napping. Naps are my favorite!
I used to ride motorcycles, I am 6 feet tall, and am allergic to dairy.
Bachelors in Elementary Education with an ESOL, Reading, and Gifted Endorsement.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from college. I am also a crazy chicken lady! I love anything chicken related. I also ran competitively in school. I’ll run dogs if needed!
Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach
Oreo is my 7 yr old 15 lb mini Shipoo. He is very vocal, loves playing fetch, is a cuddle bug and rules the house! Cooper is my 3 yr old 70 lb mix whom my boyfriend and I adopted last summer from the Humane Society. He is a docile, tender-loving sweetheart!
We are here in Florida from Ohio for my boyfriend's job.
I am a part-time nanny.
I can be sassy as a kitty cat, take my time as a sloth, and I very well could be a forest fairy!
Someday, I would like to write children’s books!
I am a retired public elementary education school teacher with my Masters in Educational Leadership. The colleges I attended were Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii, Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and Antioch University Midwest in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
I have been recognized by family and a few close friends for having a good singing voice, but will not be caught doing karaoke! I’m much too shy.
Arlington
I have three dogs: A border collie/Jack Russell mix named Champ, a Doberman named Brooke and a Chiweenie named Ivy. I have three cats: Pita, Annie and Kitten and a rabbit named Ham Sandwich.
I grew up a Navy Brat and lived in Guam, Hawaii, Italy, and Virginia before making my own roots in Jacksonville!
I’m a former vet tech/assistant now using my veterinary knowledge in the Pet Insurance industry.
A tiger! They’re noble, courageous and they never give up!
I share the same birthday as Rainn Wilson, aka Dwight Schrute from The Office, one of my all time favorite shows.
I am a licensed property and casualty insurance adjuster.
I have assisted in surgeries for two lemurs and a tiger cub. It was the coolest and most rewarding experience in my career.
Riverside and surrounding areas
A shih tzu mix named Wynnie! She is a rescue from Los Angeles who loves chasing squirrels and getting treats.
Niceville, FL. My aunt lives here and I’ve been coming here for years to visit!
I’m a screenwriter. I write mostly Hallmark movies right now.
Probably one of Paris Hilton’s dogs. They have their own home !!!!
I can neigh like a horse.
I have a BA in English from FSU.
I’ve been on the tv shows CONAN and CRIMINAL MINDS.
Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island
Mazey- 13 year old bichon/shih tzu mix. My first dog as an adult and the one that pushed me to follow my passion for veterinary medicine and working with animals. Milo- 11-year-old yorkie-poo, 100% mama's boy. Nori- 8-year-old shih-poo, the sweetest/sassiest/best girl. Josie- 1-year-old shih-poo, the worst good girl around. Bugsy- 4-year-old holland lop, the best bun ever!
Michigan, spent the past 11 years in VA, came to Jacksonville for the military
I'm a certified veterinary technician.
A holland lop- most people think you're perfect, comment on how cute you are, and your human will let you rule their world.
I love coffee.
Bachelor's Business Administration (Marketing major) Northwood University
Bachelor's of Science Veterinary Technology Penn Foster Associated of Applied
Science Veterinary Technician Program Penn Foster
Fear Free Certified
I was a pet sitter in VA too!
Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Middleburg and Orange Park.
Two rescue cats. A Orange Tabby and a black and white cat. Tigger and Otis. They are both indoor/outdoor cats. Tigger is very independent and always hungry. He will give you kisses but will only let you hold him on his terms. He only likes to be petted and scratched on his head. He loves to play with his brother until his brother gets on his nerves. He also loves to play with fluffy balls, lasers and string toys. He loves the outdoors. Otis is skittish. He doesn’t like to be held but loves massages. He doesn’t go far from home. He loves to play and aggravate his brother. He loves to run around the room and jump on his castle, climb trees and chase lizards. He also loves to play with fluffy toys, string toys, and believe it or not pine cones. My husband brings him small pine cones home from the west coast He wakes me up at 5 every morning to go outside. He loves the outdoors. They both like to bring me mice, lizards and yes black garden snakes.
I was born in Selma, Alabama but lived in Florence, Alabama most of my life. We moved here in 2001 because my husband took a job with Georgia Pacific.
Not at the moment.
A cat. They are soft, fluffy and loving. They are mysterious, have a great imagination, fun and have survival skills and instincts.
I love to dance and sing.
I have a AS in Business Management from Faulkner University.
I have been to Nationals three times in tennis as a 3.0, 3.5 and 6.5 doubles. I got an award for volunteering at my son’s middle school. I have gotten a certificate from TVA(Brownsferry Nuclear Plant) in recognition for a job well done during an outage. I am a good cook and baker.
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